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PhD Psychology (direct-entry) at University of New Brunswick

University of New Brunswick, Canada

Programme overview

Our Clinical Psychology direct-entry PhD program is accredited by The Canadian Psychological Association and adheres to the scientist-practitioner training model. We offer generalist training to equip students with the skills needed to work across the lifespan with children, adolescents, and adults. Our in-house training clinic (the Psychological Wellness Centre ) enables students to begin practicing their newly developing clinical skills in their first year of the program.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Research areas include Behavioural Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science, Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health, Exercise, and Sports Psychology, Sexual Health, Social-Personality Psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants must hold an undergraduate honours degree in psychology with a minimum cumulative GPA of A-. A thesis or equivalent research experience is required. Note that applicants can apply to either the Clinical Psychology PhD program or the Psychology PhD program during each admissions cycle. Applications to both programs in the same admissions cycle are not permitted. 500-word statement describing research interests and experience; clinical interests and related experience, if applicable; and career goals

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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